Fabrication and Finishing – Multiple Openings

Location: Melrose Park, Illinois

Schedule: First Shift

Positions Available: Polishing and Deburring Operator and General Labor – Fabrication

Company Overview

Power Services Group (PSG) is a leading U.S.-owned, independent provider of integrated, turnkey maintenance, repair, and overhaul solutions for steam and gas turbines. Serving the power generation, oil and gas, and industrial process industries, PSG brings together more than 115 years of combined operational experience across its family of companies. Our capabilities include field services, field machining, steam path and valve repairs, gas turbine component repairs, and precision parts manufacturing. Driven by safety, quality, integrity, responsiveness, and exceptional customer service, we provide employees with a supportive team environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to critical work that keeps industries and communities moving. Join PSG and help us continue powering tomorrow.

Position Overview

PSG is hiring experienced manufacturing professionals to support fabrication, polishing, deburring, part preparation, material handling, and finishing operations at our Melrose Park facility.

We currently have openings for a Polishing and Deburring Operator and a General Labor – Fabrication team member. Applicants should indicate which position best matches their experience.

Opening 1: Polishing and Deburring Operator

Experience: 5+ years

Shift: First shift

Pay: $22.00–$26.00 per hour

A higher rate may be considered based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, finishing requirements, work instructions, and quality specifications.
• Polish, deburr, blend, and finish precision components.
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, tool marks, and surface imperfections without affecting critical dimensions.
• Safely operate hand tools, grinders, polishers, abrasive media, and related finishing equipment.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify workmanship.
• Safely lift, position, and handle parts weighing approximately 10–15 pounds.
• Identify and report damaged or nonconforming components.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and assigned work areas.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operating procedures.

Qualifications

• At least five years of polishing, deburring, or precision-finishing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and finishing requirements.
• Experience using manual and powered polishing, grinding, and deburring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Turbine blade polishing experience is preferred.

Opening 2: General Labor – Fabrication

Experience: 3–5 years

Shift: First shift

Pay: $23.00–$25.00 per hour

A higher rate may be considered based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication activities by preparing, moving, cleaning, grinding, and finishing parts and materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Safely operate manual tools, hand-grinding tools, and other shop equipment.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts when properly trained and authorized.
• Prepare and stage materials, tools, and components for fabrication work.
• Deburr, grind, clean, and inspect parts.
• Assist skilled trades and other team members with shop projects.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and operating procedures.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of manual-labor experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial shop.
• Experience using manual tools and hand-grinding equipment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow work instructions.
• Grit-blasting experience is preferred.
• Strong dependability and commitment to safety and quality.

Why Join PSG?

Join a skilled team performing critical work for the power generation and industrial sectors. PSG offers a safety-focused and collaborative environment, opportunities to expand your technical expertise, and the chance to work on varied and challenging precision-machining projects.

To apply, please submit your résumé and identify whether you are interested in the Polishing and Deburring Operator or General Labor – Fabrication position.